R.I.C.E.

Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevation


This is the universal treatment for any injury, especially for an injured limb.  My four year old daughter, who is taking care of Daddy, informs him of this all day long.  Today, Mischief says, "Daddy, are you getting up? (his response is that he is not getting up)  Well, where is your ice pack?  If you're not getting up, get your leg propped up and keep the ice pack on it."  She went, got the ice pack, put it on his knee, and said, "There, now, unless you're standing, keep your ice pack on!"


Yes, this little dictator is only four...